by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
The PTE exam requires a solid knowledge of English writing, reading, speaking, and listening. With so much smashed into one test, how are you supposed to get good results? It’s actually not as hard as you think. It all comes down to your preparation. Take a look...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Planning a trip to America? Perhaps you wish to relocate there and get a fresh start? Either way, pay attention to your body language. Certain hand gestures that are perfectly fine in the UK and other countries around the world may be considered rude in America....
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
It is very common to travel the US and find many different accents along the way. Someone may ask you, “What accent do I have?” because they may not think they have an accent at all. The melting pot that is the US resulted in many different American...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Passing the Pearson Test of English (PTE) can seem like a big, scary task. But, it’s actually more simple than it seems! All you need to do to pass the test is break it down into parts, put in the time to study, and go into your exam with confidence. For the...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Current estimates show that there are approximately 1 billion people learning English worldwide. If you are one of these people, you will need to learn proper pronunciation. Even if you can speak English words, misconceptions about what you are saying may arise if you...
by Annie Ruden, M.S.CCC-SLP | Nov 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Should I shake hands? How do I address this person? Do they have a title? Should I use first or last names? We’re willing to bet you’ve had those thoughts, and more, before heading into a business meeting. American business culture is difficult....
